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Hi all! I was sleeved on March 29th after my band was removed. I was banded 16 years..had some issues last few years and ended last week with removal. I am now a week post op. I know it's still early..but I have gained 5lbs. I know I shouldn't weigh myself, but of course I see others here who have dropped weight the first week. I know newbies are different than previously banded..but my weight has just stuck at 206.2. It has not budged down even an ounce.

Yesterday while getting a pedicure, I finally noticed that my feet, ankles and legs looked a little swollen. Wondered why the flip flops felt a little tighter..but subtly..so I figure I am retaining fluids..wondering if anyone else has? Probably the newbies dropping weight right away may not have noticed this..but is already discouraging to see nothing happening.

I had band completely unfilled 2 years ago after a routine check after many years showed my esophagus had expanded. I had quickly gained 30 lbs in a month and added another 20. So been 50lbs up since..even after being refilled. At least i didn't gain back 130lb I lost with band..but really would like to see this 50lbs go. Hoping that this turns around.

I realized I had this tea by Traditional Medicinals in the house called Weightless for temporary Water weight gain..so herbal diaruretic tea..see if that helps.

Anyone else have this??

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I gained 10+ lbs with my surgery. It was lost a week later, plus some. The surgeons office said its from the gas and fluids they pump into you during surgery and hospital stay. It should go soon, be patient and give your body a chance to heal. If it is not going away, give your surgeon a call.

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